Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78736). These include 58 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Austin is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Austin has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $118.3M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Austin has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1983.
Austin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2018.
Austin has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Austin was Flash Flood on Oct 31, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 30, 2015), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Oct 17, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 78736 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Austin, TX, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $600K in property damage.
Yes, Austin (ZIP 78736) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $118.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2015.
Austin has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 78736 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 31, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.7M in property damage in the Austin, TX area (ZIP 78736). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →